Duke of Ed Updates – Year 9 Registrations, Padlet and Gold Award

Duke of Ed Updates – Year 9 Registrations, Padlet and Gold Award

Offical Launch of the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) Padlet Site

After much work from our DofE team (and a soft launch) last year, we are excited to announce the official launch of our Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Padlet page. This online platform is your one-stop shop for all things DofE, including the latest news, resources and key information.

Why parents love it:

  • Convenience – all DofE news and resources in one place.
  • Stay connected – easy access to important updates and information.

Why students love it:

  • Up-to-date information – stay informed about upcoming events, tips and resources.

Click the button below to access the padlet.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Padlet

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Registrations

This year we had a record number of Year 9 students sign up for the DofE Award. The enthusiasm at our meetings and in emails to Glen Mole – Duke of Ed Award Leader, has been incredible. The level of enthusiasm grew as the deadline for DofE registration for Cadet Camp and Year 9 Immersion approached.

Any Year 9 students who missed the deadlines for the Cadet Camp or Year 9 Immersion can still participate by joining an ‘open adventurous journey’ during school holidays. Approved providers are listed on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Padlet.

Starter packs are available at the Studies Office. Students can pick up a new pack if they have misplaced theirs.

DofE meetings are held in SCG01 every Monday Lunchtime.

MLC School students can fast track to Gold Award

As MLC School and the Duke of Ed Award Leader chose to be part of a ‘whole of year’ program, MLC School students have a unique opportunity to fast track to the Gold Award.

Normally, DofE participants must be between 14 and 24 years old but MLC School students can start in Year 9, even if they are only 13.

New Age Flexibility*

  • Move to Silver and Gold without age restrictions as long as the previous level is completed.
  • Complete Gold by Year 11. This new flexibility allows students to finish their Gold Award by Term 1 of Year 11.

The DofE Team have detailed how this can be done on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Padlet.

* Note: Direct Entrants (those starting Silver without completing Bronze or starting Gold without completing Silver) must still meet the minimum age requirements: Silver (15 years old) and Gold (16 years old).

– Glen Mole
Duke of Ed Award Leader